News & Announcements

Reduced Fares on Amtrak Mean Additional Ticket Restrictions
March 4, 2020

On March 1, 2020, Amtrak began offering deeply discounted tickets and reduced fares. To make these lowered fares feasible, Amtrak is implementing a few more restrictions on tickets.  In an effort to better fit each customer’s need, Amtrak is revising the following:

Saver Fares: Our most discounted fares offered with…
Notice Regarding Travel To and From China
Feb. 1, 2020

Until further notice, no students, faculty, or staff will be approved to travel to mainland China on University business or as part of a University-sponsored program. We strongly recommend deferring other types of travel (leisure, personal interest) for the foreseeable future.

In response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak, the U…

Princeton University Higher Ed Travel Showcase
Jan. 27, 2020

Princeton University Travel Services will host their second travel showcase on Monday, March 16, from 10 am – 2 pm in Frick Atrium. The show is designed for all faculty and staff who book or purchase group or individual travel. Our preferred airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and transportation providers will be in…

International Immunization Recommendations & Travel Health
Oct. 18, 2019

International travel may entail health risks. The CDC's Travelers’ Health site at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel provides updated travel information, notices, and vaccine recommendations for international travelers. For answers to specific questions on travel health needs abroad, immunization…

Second Passport for Frequent Travelers
July 30, 2019

Travel frequently?  You may be eligible for a second U.S. passport.  Having a second passport is beneficial if you travel abroad frequently to countires requiring visas. It allows you to have one passport with you as you travel, while the second remains at home for visa processing for your next trip abroad. To obtain a second passport, you…

New Group Bus Request Form
June 28, 2019

Now you can book group bus transportation in one click! We recently rolled out a user-friendly form and improved process that allows you to book group bus transportation with one of our preferred transportation suppliers in one simple step. Group…

New Simplified Group Booking at Nassau Inn
Jan. 28, 2019

Booking group travel at the Nassau Inn is now simpler! All groups booked after February 1, 2019 will utilize a new user-friendly contract that includes a chart of important dates and actions required, along with well-defined attrition and cancellation policies. A master agreement is on file with Procurement Services, so you will no longer need…

Updates to Available Expense Types
Sept. 24, 2018

As part of larger efforts to improve the expense reporting process, we are pleased to announce the following updates to our list of available expense types.

Single expense type for ground transportation: to simplify the options available to users for their ground transportation expenses, the following expense types…
Princeton University Travel Showcase 2018
Sept. 10, 2018

Princeton University Travel Services will host a travel showcase on November 2 from 10 am – 2 pm in Frick Atrium. The show is designed for all faculty and staff who book or purchase group or individual travel. Our preferred airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and transportation providers will be in attendance along with University partners…

A New and Improved Travel Program
Oct. 16, 2017

This special edition of The General Ledger newsletter focuses on the enhanced service offerings from our new travel agency partner, World Travel, Inc. Featured articles include information about the transition…